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Book Title
Mathematics at the Meridian : The History of Mathematics at Green
ISBN
9780367362720
Publication Name
Mathematics at the Meridian : the History of Mathematics at Greenwich
Item Length
9.2in
Publisher
CRC Press LLC
Series
Chapman and Hall/Crc Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Ser.
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6in
Author
Tony Mann
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
13.9 Oz
Number of Pages
242 Pages

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Greenwich has been a centre for scientific computing since the foundation of the Royal Observatory in 1675. This book presents an account of the mathematicians who worked at Greenwich and their achievements.

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Publisher
CRC Press LLC
ISBN-10
0367362724
ISBN-13
9780367362720
eBay Product ID (ePID)
23038276020

Product Key Features

Author
Tony Mann
Publication Name
Mathematics at the Meridian : the History of Mathematics at Greenwich
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Series
Chapman and Hall/Crc Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Ser.
Publication Year
2021
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
242 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
6.2in
Item Weight
13.9 Oz

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"Some time ago, I attended an interesting short conference on Greenwich: some Mathematical Connections . I am delighted that this has inspired the present volume, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich , that features many of the same eminent contributors. Greenwich has a unique status in Britain, rightly recognised as a World Heritage Site: a centre for shipping and navigation, astronomy and education, and an architectural treasure. This book comprehensively explores the important role of mathematics in its long history. From John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal at the 'King's Observatory' who compiled reliable astronomical tables, to his successors, Nevil Maskelyne and George Biddell Airy, there was strong emphasis on accurate computation alongside precise observations. In more recent times, L.J. Comrie oversaw the mechanical production of mathematical tables. The Greenwich Royal Hospital School and Greenwich Naval College educated the youth, and several professors did notable research, particularly Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. In its twelve chapters, this book gives a comprehensive, scholarly and readable overview of Greenwich and its mathematical, astronomical and computational achievements. As a bonus, it is attractively illustrated with numerous portraits and other images." -- Emeritus Professor Alexander Craik, University of St Andrews From the building of the Royal Observatory in the 1670s, to the 21st century mathematics department at the University, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich shows that Greenwich has a long, varied and important mathematical history. It is a history which, amongst other things, encompasses the longitude problem, calculating machines and mathematical instruments, and major figures including John Flamsteed, George Biddell Airy, Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. Raymond Flood, Tony Mann and Mary Coarken have brought together a group of authors who are both experts in their fields and excellent communicators to produce a wonderful edited volume. Mathematics at the Meridian is a treasure trove for anyone interested in mathematics, astronomy and their history. --Dr Mark McCartney, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Ulster University "I can thoroughly recommend this book for anybody interested in any of the diverse topic covered however, despite what at first glance, might appear as a somewhat specialised book, I can also recommend it for the more general reader interested in the histories of mathematics, astronomy and navigation or those perhaps interested in the cultural history of one of London's most fascinating district. After all mathematics, astronomy and navigation are all parts of human culture." --Thony Christie, "Some time ago, I attended an interesting short conference on Greenwich: some Mathematical Connections . I am delighted that this has inspired the present volume, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich , that features many of the same eminent contributors. Greenwich has a unique status in Britain, rightly recognised as a World Heritage Site: a centre for shipping and navigation, astronomy and education, and an architectural treasure. This book comprehensively explores the important role of mathematics in its long history. From John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal at the 'King's Observatory' who compiled reliable astronomical tables, to his successors, Nevil Maskelyne and George Biddell Airy, there was strong emphasis on accurate computation alongside precise observations. In more recent times, L.J. Comrie oversaw the mechanical production of mathematical tables. The Greenwich Royal Hospital School and Greenwich Naval College educated the youth, and several professors did notable research, particularly Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. In its twelve chapters, this book gives a comprehensive, scholarly and readable overview of Greenwich and its mathematical, astronomical and computational achievements. As a bonus, it is attractively illustrated with numerous portraits and other images." -- Emeritus Professor Alexander Craik, University of St Andrews From the building of the Royal Observatory in the 1670s, to the 21st century mathematics department at the University, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich shows that Greenwich has a long, varied and important mathematical history. It is a history which, amongst other things, encompasses the longitude problem, calculating machines and mathematical instruments, and major figures including John Flamsteed, George Biddell Airy, Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. Raymond Flood, Tony Mann and Mary Coarken have brought together a group of authors who are both experts in their fields and excellent communicators to produce a wonderful edited volume. Mathematics at the Meridian is a treasure trove for anyone interested in mathematics, astronomy and their history. --Dr Mark McCartney, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Ulster University "I can thoroughly recommend this book for anybody interested in any of the diverse topic covered however, despite what at first glance, might appear as a somewhat specialised book, I can also recommend it for the more general reader interested in the histories of mathematics, astronomy and navigation or those perhaps interested in the cultural history of one of London's most fascinating district. After all mathematics, astronomy and navigation are all parts of human culture." --Thony Christie "An impressively organized and presented work of detailed historical research and scholarship, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich is unreservedly recommended for college and university library History of Mathematics collections and supplemental curriculum studies lists." --Midwest Book Review, "Some time ago, I attended an interesting short conference on Greenwich: some Mathematical Connections . I am delighted that this has inspired the present volume, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich , that features many of the same eminent contributors. Greenwich has a unique status in Britain, rightly recognised as a World Heritage Site: a centre for shipping and navigation, astronomy and education, and an architectural treasure. This book comprehensively explores the important role of mathematics in its long history. From John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal at the 'King's Observatory' who compiled reliable astronomical tables, to his successors, Nevil Maskelyne and George Biddell Airy, there was strong emphasis on accurate computation alongside precise observations. In more recent times, L.J. Comrie oversaw the mechanical production of mathematical tables. The Greenwich Royal Hospital School and Greenwich Naval College educated the youth, and several professors did notable research, particularly Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. In its twelve chapters, this book gives a comprehensive, scholarly and readable overview of Greenwich and its mathematical, astronomical and computational achievements. As a bonus, it is attractively illustrated with numerous portraits and other images." -- Emeritus Professor Alexander Craik, University of St Andrews From the building of the Royal Observatory in the 1670s, to the 21st century mathematics department at the University, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich shows that Greenwich has a long, varied and important mathematical history. It is a history which, amongst other things, encompasses the longitude problem, calculating machines and mathematical instruments, and major figures including John Flamsteed, George Biddell Airy, Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. Raymond Flood, Tony Mann and Mary Coarken have brought together a group of authors who are both experts in their fields and excellent communicators to produce a wonderful edited volume. Mathematics at the Meridian is a treasure trove for anyone interested in mathematics, astronomy and their history. --Dr Mark McCartney, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Ulster University, "Some time ago, I attended an interesting short conference on Greenwich: some Mathematical Connections . I am delighted thatthis has inspired the present volume, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich , that features many of the same eminent contributors. Greenwich has a unique status in Britain, rightly recognised as a World Heritage Site: a centre for shipping and navigation, astronomy and education, and an architectural treasure. This book comprehensively explores the important role of mathematics in its long history. From John Flamsteed, the first Astronomer Royal at the 'King's Observatory' who compiled reliable astronomical tables, to his successors, Nevil Maskelyne and George Biddell Airy, there was strong emphasis on accurate computation alongside precise observations. In more recent times, L.J. Comrie oversaw the mechanical production of mathematical tables. The Greenwich Royal Hospital School and Greenwich Naval College educated the youth, and several professors did notable research, particularly Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. In its twelve chapters, this book gives a comprehensive, scholarly and readable overview of Greenwich and its mathematical, astronomical and computational achievements. As a bonus, it is attractively illustrated with numerous portraits and other images." -- Emeritus Professor Alexander Craik, University of St Andrews From the building of the Royal Observatory in the 1670s, to the 21st century mathematics department at the University, Mathematics at the Meridian: The History of Mathematics at Greenwich shows that Greenwich has a long, varied and important mathematical history. It is a history which, amongst other things, encompasses the longitude problem, calculating machines and mathematical instruments, and major figures including John Flamsteed, George Biddell Airy, Thomas Archer Hirst and William Burnside. Raymond Flood, Tony Mann and Mary Coarken have brought together a group of authors who are both experts in their fields and excellent communicators to produce a wonderful edited volume. Mathematics at the Meridian is a treasure trove for anyone interested in mathematics, astronomy and their history. --Dr Mark McCartney, Senior Lecturer in Mathematics, Ulster University
Table of Content
Introduction. The King's Observatory at Greenwich and the first Astronomers Royal: Flamsteed to Bliss. Greenwich, Nevil Maskelyne and the solution to the Longitude Problem. George Biddell Airy, Greenwich and the Utility of Calculating Engines. The Mathematical Riddles of Greenwich. Thomas Archer Hirst at Greenwich, 1873 - 1883. A Professor at Greenwich: William Burnside and his contributions to mathematics. L.J. Comrie: Mechanising Mathematical Tablemaking at Greenwich. The Royal Observatory 1881 - 1998. At the foot of the hill - the Royal Naval College and after. Artful Measures: Mathematical Instruments at the National Maritime Museum. Appendix - the Mathematical Tourist at Greenwich.
Copyright Date
2018
Topic
History & Philosophy, Number Systems, General
Intended Audience
Trade
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Mathematics

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